Working with a trusted financial professional is one of the most important partnerships you can make. But did you know anyone can call themselves a financial planner, even if they don’t have any financial education or certifications? This is why it’s so important to carefully vet the financial professionals you’re thinking of working with. One…
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The Fourth of July is one of my favorite days of the year. The kids are home for the summer, we get to barbecue, and we always look forward to a night full of fireworks and fun. But the Fourth of July also reminds me how grateful I am to live in the U.S.A. This…
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As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, my greatest motivation is to help my clients reach their goals. When starting a new relationship, we make it clear that financial planning and wealth management strategies are not just about achieving numerical goals, but about how those numerical goals will help you realize your lifestyle and life’s worth goals.…
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Do you know you could benefit from financial advice, but not sure how to find the right financial advisor? If so, you’re not alone. There are many types of financial advisors out there – some who specialize solely in investment management, others who sell proprietary products like annuities and life insurance, and still others who…
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Having been in the financial services industry for my entire working life, I often get asked why I became a financial advisor. The truth is, financial advising isn’t for everyone. It can be stressful keeping a constant eye on volatile financial markets and the complex interplay between international economies, especially when those things start to…
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Saving for retirement can feel like you’re running a marathon without knowing where the finish line is. You don’t know exactly how much farther you have to go, but you’re doing everything you can to get there while conserving the energy to enjoy the journey. In other words, you might not know exactly how much…
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Whether it’s your first time or you’re a pro; buying a new home is a huge financial undertaking. The impact a new mortgage can have on your personal financial plan and monthly budget shouldn’t go unchecked. Making sure your new home is both affordable and feasible are important to your long-term financial health. We are…
DetailsThe American people have voted, casting a record number of ballots under extraordinary circumstances, which is a testament to the enduring resilience of our democracy. Determining the outcome of our elections is a process, but it usually moves so quickly it barely gets noticed. This year it will take longer, but the process itself hasn’t…
DetailsOver the last week, I’ve had a lot of questions coming in about the elections; and specifically, what effect the results will have on the market. Will the markets crash based upon which candidate wins? Does it really matter which political party occupies 1600 Pennsylvania? Most people tend to believe that stocks tend to do…
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